JP5265232B2 - Program, information storage medium, and game device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a program, an information storage medium and game devices, which make it possible to efficiently proceed strategic games. <P>SOLUTION: In the games, cells forming a map are used as units of action and battles are performed between a unit in a player's unit group and a unit in an enemy unit group. An action of the unit is determined from an action group including at least moving, attacking and first special capability. A control is performed so as to move the unit in a range allowing it to move from determination of moving as the action of the unit. A control is performed so that the unit attacks in a range allowing it to attack from determination of the attacking as the action of the unit. A cell combining event is generated from determination of the first special capability as the action of the unit so as to combine the cells to which the first special capability affects. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a program, an information storage medium, and a game device.

Conventionally, a simulation game reproducing a battle such as a war is known (for example, Patent Document 1). In such a simulation game, a unit, character, battleship or the like participating in a battle is regarded as a piece called a unit, and an action such as movement or attack is performed in units of cells constituting the map.
JP 2002-65937 A

  By the way, in the conventional simulation game, since the cell which becomes the action unit of a unit was fixedly set, there existed a problem that the variation of the action pattern of a unit was scarce and the strategy nature was lacking.

  Also, if the map is large relative to the number of units appearing in the simulation game (when the number of squares composing the map is large), it takes time until the units meet each other, so the game can proceed efficiently. There is also a problem that cannot be done.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a program, an information storage medium, and a game device that are rich in strategy and can efficiently advance a game.

  (1) The present invention is a game device for a game in which a unit of a unit unit and a unit of an enemy unit group are confronted with a square constituting a map as an action unit of the unit, and at least movement, attack, and An action determining unit that determines the action of the unit from the action group including the first special ability, and control for moving the unit within the movable range based on the action of the unit determined to be the movement. A movement control unit to perform, an attack control unit to control the unit to attack within the attackable range based on the action of the unit determined to be the attack, and the unit action to the first special ability And an event generation unit that generates a mass combination event that combines a plurality of masses affected by the first special ability based on the determination. That.

  The present invention also relates to a program that causes a computer to function as each of the above-described units, and a computer-readable information storage medium that stores a program that causes the computer to function as each of the above-described units.

  According to the present invention, since a plurality of cells are combined by a cell combination event, the action range (movement range, attack range, etc.) of the unit is expanded compared to before the cell combination. Therefore, the variation of the action pattern of the unit is increased, and the game can be made highly strategic, and the encounter opportunity with the unit of the enemy unit group is increased, so that the game can be advanced efficiently.

  (2) In the game device, the program, and the information storage medium of the present invention, an attribute that affects the movable range is set for each square, and the square attribute that is combined by the mass coupling event is changed. An attribute change unit may be further included.

  In this way, since the attributes of the cells connected by the cell connection event are changed, the movable range of the unit can be changed, and the game can be made more strategic.

  (3) Further, the game device, the program, and the information storage medium of the present invention may further include a display control unit that performs display control for changing an image of the cells combined by the cell combination event.

  (4) In the game device, the program, and the information storage medium of the present invention, the event generating unit combines a plurality of units and combines a plurality of cells where the unit after combining is arranged as the mass connection event. A uniting event is generated, and the movement control unit moves the unit after the uniting using the mass united by the uniting event as a unit of the unit after uniting, and the attack control unit performs the uniting event according to the uniting event. The combined mass may be used as an attack unit of the unit after the uniting, and the unit after the uniting may be attacked.

  In this way, since the action of the unit united by the coalescing event can be executed using the mass united by the coalescing event as an action unit, it can be a more strategic game, and the enemy unit Encounters with groups of units are also increased, allowing the game to proceed more efficiently.

  (5) In the game device, the program, and the information storage medium of the present invention, the action group further includes a second special ability, and the event generation unit determines that the action of the unit is the second special ability. Based on this, a mass decomposition event for decomposing a mass connected by the mass combination event may be generated.

  In this way, since the masses combined by the mass combination event can be decomposed by the mass decomposition event, the game can be made more strategic.

  (6) In the game device, the program, and the information storage medium of the present invention, each unit is set so that a plurality of actions can be executed in one action phase, and the action determining unit sets the actions of the enemy unit group. In the phase, on the condition that the unit of the enemy unit group can attack the unit of the own unit group by joining the mass, at least the movement of the unit of the enemy unit group, the attack, and the The first special ability is determined, the event generation unit generates the mass coupling event, and the movement control unit moves the unit of the enemy unit group within the movable range in the map after mass coupling. And the attack control unit applies to the unit of the own unit group arranged in the attack possible range in the map after mass combination. It may perform an attack control unit of the enemy unit group to.

In this way, when the unit of the enemy unit group can attack the unit of the own unit group by joining the mass, the unit of the enemy unit group generates a mass joining event, and the unit of the own unit group Since an attack will be performed, the unit of the enemy unit group will strategically generate a mass coupling event, and it is possible to enhance the preference of the battle with the unit of the enemy unit group. (7) In the game device, the program, and the information storage medium, the action determination unit is within an actionable range obtained by adding the movable range and the attackable range of the units of the enemy unit group in the action phase of the enemy unit group. While performing a first determination process for determining whether or not the unit of the own unit group is arranged, A second determination process is performed to determine whether or not a unit of the own unit group is arranged within the actionable range when cells are combined by a mass connection event, and the action is possible in the first determination process. When it is determined that the unit of the own unit group is not disposed within the range, and when it is determined in the second determination process that the unit of the own unit group is disposed within the actionable range, You may make it determine the action of the unit of an enemy unit group to at least the said movement, the said attack, and the said 1st special ability.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention (this embodiment) will be described. In addition, this embodiment described below does not unduly limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the invention.

1. Functional Block of Game Device FIG. 1 is an example of a functional block diagram of the game device of the present embodiment. Note that the game device of this embodiment does not have to include all of the components (respective parts) in FIG. 1, and may have a configuration in which some of them are omitted.

  The operation unit 160 is for inputting an operation performed by the player as operation information, and its function can be realized by a controller, lever, button, mouse, keyboard, microphone, trackball, touch panel, and the like.

  An information storage medium 180 (a computer-readable medium) stores programs and data (specifically, programs and data for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment), and the functions thereof are as follows. It can be realized by hardware such as an optical disk (CD, DVD, etc.), a magneto-optical disk (MO), a magnetic disk, a hard disk, a magnetic tape, or a memory (ROM).

  The storage unit 170 is a work area such as the processing unit 100 or the communication unit 194, or a storage area for programs and data developed from the information storage medium 180. The function is realized by hardware such as RAM (VRAM). it can. The storage unit 170 includes a main storage unit 171, a mass attribute storage unit 172, a status parameter storage unit 173, and a drawing buffer 174. Note that some of these may be omitted.

  The display unit 190 outputs an image generated by the processing unit 100, and functions thereof are a CRT display, LCD (liquid crystal display), OELD (organic EL display), PDP (plasma display panel), touch panel display. Alternatively, it can be realized by an HMD (head mounted display) or the like.

  The sound output unit 192 outputs the sound generated by the processing unit 100, and the function can be realized by a speaker, headphones, or the like.

  The communication unit 194 communicates with the outside (for example, a server or another game device), and its function can be realized by various processors or a communication ASIC.

  Note that a program (data) for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment is distributed from the information storage medium of the server to the information storage medium 180 (storage unit 170) via the network and the communication unit 194. Also good. Use of such server information storage media is also within the scope of the present invention.

  The processing unit 100 (processor) uses the main storage unit 171 as a work area based on operation information from the operation unit 160 and programs and data expanded from the information storage medium 180 to the storage unit 170, and performs game processing and image generation. Various processing such as processing or sound generation processing is performed. The game process includes a process for starting a game when a game start condition is satisfied, a process for advancing the game, a process for arranging objects such as units and maps, a process for displaying objects, a process for calculating game results, Or the process etc. which complete | finish a game are performed when game completion | finish conditions are satisfy | filled. The functions of the processing unit 100 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs.

  The processing unit 100 includes a game progress control unit 110, an action determination unit 112, an event generation unit 114, a movement control unit 116, an attack control unit 118, a mass attribute change unit 120, a display control unit 122, a parameter update unit 124, and a communication control unit. 126, a drawing unit 140, and a sound generation unit 150. Note that some of these may be omitted.

  The game progress control unit 110 controls the progress of a game in which a battle between the unit of the own unit group and the unit of the enemy unit group is performed with the cells constituting the map as the unit of action of the unit.

  Specifically, with the start of the game, a map composed of a plurality of squares is arranged in the game space, and units such as characters and moving bodies are arranged on the squares. Then, the game is progressed in a turn system with one turn of the action phase of the own unit group that causes each unit of the own unit group to act and the action phase of the enemy unit group that causes each unit of the enemy unit group to act. Repeat the turn until is established. The “game end condition” corresponds to, for example, annihilating a unit of the enemy unit group, defeating a specific unit of the enemy unit group, or elapse of a time limit. In the present embodiment, each unit is set to be able to execute a plurality of actions in one action phase. For example, each action may be set to be executable at least once in one action phase, and a point necessary for executing an action is set for each action, and a unit is set in one action phase. You may make it set the point which can be used and perform action within the range of the point which a unit can use.

  The behavior determination unit 112 determines the behavior of the unit from the behavior group including at least movement, attack, and the first special ability. Note that the behavior group may include the second special ability.

  The behavior determining unit 112 determines the behavior of the unit of the own unit group based on the operation information of the player when the player plays alone, and determines the behavior of the unit of the enemy unit group based on a predetermined algorithm. To do. For example, in the action phase of the enemy unit group, when the unit of the enemy unit group can attack the unit of the own unit group by combining the mass, the action of the unit of the enemy unit group is at least moved, attacked, and Decide on the first special ability. Specifically, in the action phase of the enemy unit group, it is determined whether or not the unit of the own unit group is arranged within the actionable range obtained by adding the movable range and the attackable range of the unit of the enemy unit group. The first determination process is performed, and the second determination process is performed to determine whether or not the unit of the own unit group is arranged within the actionable range when the cells are combined by the cell combination event. When it is determined that the unit of the own unit group is not arranged in the actionable range in the process and the unit of the own unit group is arranged in the actionable range in the second determination process, The actions of the units in the unit group are determined to be at least movement, attack, and first special ability.

  In addition, when the player plays a match against another player, the behavior determining unit 112 determines the behavior of the unit of the unit group based on the operation information of the player, and the enemy determining unit based on the operation information of the other player. Determine the behavior of the units in the unit group.

  The event generation unit 114 generates a mass combination event that combines a plurality of cells affected by the first special ability based on the action of the unit determined to be the first special ability. The first special ability includes unit uniting, unit deformation, item use, magic use, and the like. For example, when the action of a unit is determined to be unity of units, a uniting event that combines a plurality of units and combines a plurality of cells in which units after uniting are combined is generated as a uniting event. It should be noted that a mass joined by a mass joining event is treated as one square like other squares.

  In addition, the event generation unit 114 generates a mass decomposition event that decomposes the masses combined by the mass combination event based on the action of the unit determined to be the second special ability. The second special ability includes unit disassembly, unit deformation, item use, magic use, and the like.

  The movement control unit 116 performs control to move the unit within the movable range based on the action of the unit determined to be movement. The unit movable range is determined according to the attribute information of the cells constituting the map stored in the map information storage unit 172 and the unit status parameters stored in the status parameter storage unit 173.

  In addition, when a coalescing event occurs, the movement control unit 116 performs control to move the unit after merging with a mass having a size combined by the merging event as a unit of movement of the unit after merging.

  The attack control unit 118 performs control to cause the unit to attack within the attackable range based on the action of the unit determined to be attack. The attackable range of the unit is determined according to the status parameter stored in the status parameter storage unit 173.

  In addition, when a coalescing event occurs, the attack control unit 118 causes the unit after the uniting to attack using a square of a size combined by the uniting event as an attack unit of the unit after the uniting.

  The mass attribute changing unit 120 performs processing for changing the attribute information of the cells combined by the cell combining event. Specifically, a process of changing the attribute information of the cells combined by the cell combination event from the cells configuring the map stored in the map information storage unit 172 is performed. The map information storage unit 172 stores attribute information for each square constituting the map.

  The display control unit 122 performs display control of an image (object image) displayed on the display unit 190. Specifically, an object to be displayed such as a unit (a moving body such as a character, a car, or an airplane) or a map (terrain) is generated, the display or display position of the object is indicated, or the object is deleted. Display control. That is, display control is performed such as registering the generated object in the object list, transferring the object list to the drawing unit 140, and deleting the disappeared object from the object list. In addition, when a unit (display object defined by two-dimensional data or three-dimensional data) moves, attacks, or events occur, an image showing the state of the generated movement, attack, or event is displayed on the display unit 190. Control. For example, when a mass coupling event occurs, display control is performed to change the image of the mass coupled by the mass coupling event to another image.

  The parameter update unit 124 performs processing for updating the unit status parameters (for example, physical strength, mobility, attack power, defense power, etc.) stored in the status parameter storage unit 173. For example, processing is performed to increase various parameters of the unit when the level of the unit is increased, or to decrease physical strength when the unit is attacked by the opponent unit.

  The communication control unit 126 performs processing for generating data to be transmitted to a server or another game device, processing for specifying a network address of a data transmission destination, and received data as control of the communication unit 194 related to transmission / reception of data (packets). A process of saving in the main storage unit 171 and a process of analyzing the received data are performed.

  The drawing unit 140 performs drawing processing based on the result of game processing or the like performed by the processing unit 100, thereby generating an image and outputting the image to the display unit 190. The image generated by the drawing unit 140 may be a so-called two-dimensional image or a three-dimensional image.

  When generating a two-dimensional image, drawing data is created by synthesizing objects so that an object with a high priority is displayed in front of an object with a low priority. Based on the drawing data, the combined object is drawn in a drawing buffer 174 (a buffer that can store image information in units of pixels such as a frame buffer or an intermediate buffer; VRAM) to generate a two-dimensional image.

  When generating a three-dimensional image, first, geometric processing such as coordinate transformation (world coordinate transformation, camera coordinate transformation), clipping processing, or perspective transformation is performed, and based on the processing result, drawing data (primitive vertices) Position coordinates, texture coordinates, color data, normal vector, α value, etc.). Based on the drawing data (primitive data), the object (one or a plurality of primitives) after the perspective transformation (after the geometry processing) is drawn in the drawing buffer 174. Thereby, an image that can be seen from the virtual camera (given viewpoint) in the game space is generated.

  Note that the game device of the present embodiment may be a game device dedicated to the single player mode that can be played by only one player, or may be a game device that also has a multiplayer mode that can be played by a plurality of players. Further, when a plurality of players play, game images and game sounds to be provided to the plurality of players may be generated using a server or one game device, or a server connected via a network, You may produce | generate by distributed processing using a some game device.

3. Method of this Embodiment Hereinafter, a simulation game control method performed in the game device of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

3-1. Outline of Game An outline of the simulation game according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a game image of the simulation game, FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the progress of the simulation game, and FIG. 4 is an example of status parameters of the character 210. FIGS. 5A to 5C are diagrams for explaining an example of a movable range of the character 210, and FIGS. 6A and 6B are diagrams. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of a possible attack range of a character 210.

  First, the flow of progress of the simulation game of this embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the simulation game of this embodiment is a unit of a unit group (specifically, a character 210, a character 220, a tank 230, a character 240) arranged on a map composed of a plurality of cells. , Character 250) and the units of the enemy unit group (specifically, character 310, character 320), and the action phase of the own unit group that causes each unit of the own unit group to act and the enemy unit group The game is progressing in a turn system in which the action phase of the enemy unit group that causes each unit to act as one turn.

  For example, when the own unit group is ahead, as shown in FIG. 3, the game starts from the action phase of the own unit group, and basically until the action of all the units of the own unit group ends. Each unit of the own unit group is acted (N in Step S10 and Step S14). However, it is not always necessary to cause all units in the own unit group to act, and the action of a specific unit may be passed. If the unit of the enemy unit group is annihilated by the action of the unit of the own unit group (Y in step S12), the stage is cleared and the process proceeds to the next stage. On the other hand, if the actions of all units in the own unit group are completed (Y in step S14) without annihilating the units in the enemy unit group (N in step S12), the action phase of the own unit group is finished. The action phase of enemy units begins.

  When the action phase of the enemy unit group is started, each unit of the enemy unit group is basically acted until the actions of all the units of the enemy unit group are completed (N in Step S16 and Step S20). However, it is not always necessary to make all the units of the enemy unit group act, and the action of a specific unit may be passed. Further, when the unit of the own unit group is completely annihilated by the action of the unit of the enemy unit group (Y in step S18), the game is over. On the other hand, when the actions of all units of the enemy unit group have been completed (N in step S20) without the unit of the own unit group being completely annihilated (N in step S18), the action phase of the enemy unit group is terminated. One turn ends, and the next unit enters the action phase of its own unit group (step S10). Thereafter, the turn is repeated until winning or losing.

  Next, the simulation game map of this embodiment will be described.

  In the simulation game of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a square type map composed of a plurality of square squares is adopted, and this square is the action unit of each unit. In addition to the square type map, for example, a hex type map constituted by a plurality of regular hexagonal squares, or a provence type map constituted by a plurality of freely shaped squares may be adopted.

  Each square has a topographical attribute (specifically, flat land 410, grassland 420, forest 430, river 440). This terrain attribute affects the behavior of each unit. The topographic attribute information of each square is stored in the map information storage unit 172 for each map.

  Next, the action of the unit in the simulation game of this embodiment will be described.

  In the simulation game of this embodiment, a status parameter indicating the ability value of a unit is set for each unit, and each unit acts based on this status parameter with a square as an action unit. The status parameter is stored in the status parameter storage unit 173 for each unit.

  Taking the character 210 as an example, as shown in FIG. 4, various parameters such as level, experience value, physical strength, mobility, terrain appropriateness, attack power, defense power, special ability, weapon, etc. are set as status parameters. ing.

  The “level” is a parameter indicating the rank of the character 210. When the level is increased, the values of other parameters (for example, attack power and movement power) increase.

  The “experience value” is a parameter indicating a value necessary for level up, and an experience value can be acquired by defeating a unit of the enemy unit group. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the current experience value is 100, and when the experience value becomes 500, the level is increased.

  The “physical strength” is a parameter indicating the vitality of the character 210, and the character 210 can no longer act when the opponent unit attacks and becomes zero.

  “Movement force” is a parameter indicating the movable range of the character 210. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the value is 3, and a maximum of 3 squares can be moved.

  “Appropriate terrain” is a parameter indicating compatibility with the terrain attribute set for each square, and the value obtained by adding the appropriate terrain value to the value of the moving force is the actual movable range.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the topography suitability of the character 210 with respect to the flat ground 410 is 0. Therefore, as shown in FIG. (Within the range enclosed by line 510). The same applies to the grassland 420. As shown in FIG. 4, the terrain appropriateness of the character 210 for the forest 430 is −1. Therefore, as shown in FIG. Can only move (within the range enclosed by line 520). Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the topography appropriateness of the character 210 for the river 440 is −2, and therefore, as shown in FIG. Can only move (within the range enclosed by line 530).

  “Attack” is a parameter that affects the amount of damage to the units of the enemy unit group when the character 210 attacks the units of the enemy unit group. Increases the damage dealt (decrease in the health of units in the enemy unit group).

  The “defense power” is a parameter that affects the amount of damage that the character 210 receives when the character 210 is attacked by a unit of the enemy unit group. The larger the value, the more damage the character 210 receives (character 210 Can be reduced.

  The “special ability” is a special ability that can be exhibited by the character 210, and includes combining of characters (units) and disassembly after combining. Details of the special ability will be described later.

  The “weapon” is used when the character 210 attacks a unit of the enemy unit group, and an attackable range (range) is set for each weapon. In addition to the attackable range, parameters such as the attackable direction, attack power, accuracy, topography appropriateness, etc. may be set for each weapon.

  As shown in FIG. 4, since the attackable range of the sword is 1, as shown in FIG. 6A, the character 210 is an enemy unit within one square from the square where the character 210 is placed. It is possible to attack the unit of the group (the unit of the enemy unit group within the range surrounded by the surrounding line 540). That is, in the example shown in FIG. 6A, when the character 210 attacks using a sword, it can attack the character 310, but cannot attack the character 320. Also, as shown in FIG. 4, since the attack range of the rifle is 3, as shown in FIG. 6B, the character 210 is an enemy within 3 squares from the square where the character 210 is placed. It is possible to attack a unit group unit (an enemy unit group unit within a range surrounded by a surrounding line 550). That is, in the example shown in FIG. 6B, when the character 210 attacks using a rifle, it can attack either the character 310 or the character 320.

3-2. Mass Combining and Decomposing Method A mass combining and decomposing method of the simulation game according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an example of the status parameter of the tank 230, and FIGS. 8 and 9 are diagrams for explaining an example of the mass coupling method by the special effect of the tank 230. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the mass coupling | bonding method by special effects, such as the character 210. FIG.

  First, a mass coupling method using the special ability of the tank 230 will be described.

  The status parameters of the tank 230 are as shown in FIG. Note that the tank 230 cannot move along the river 440 because it does not have terrain suitability with respect to the river 440. The tank 230 is arranged not in the area for one cell but in the area for four cells, but the action is performed in units of one cell.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the weapon of the tank 230 is a cannon, and the attackable range is set within 5 squares from the square where the tank 230 is arranged. As shown in FIG. 7, the moving force of the tank 230 is 2, the terrain suitability for the flat ground 410 is 0, and the terrain suitability for the forest 430 is −1. Two squares can be moved, and a maximum of one square can be moved in the forest 430 area.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8A, since the tank 230 and the character 320 are separated by 9 squares, the character 320 can attack the tank 230 only by moving the tank 230 in the action phase of the own unit group. The tank 230 cannot attack the character 320.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the attack to the character 320 by the tank 230 in one action phase is realized by combining the mass MSA to the mass MSF using flame radiation which is a special ability of the tank 230.

  First, in the state shown in FIG. 8 (A), the player determines the action of the tank 230 to be flame radiation, which is a special ability. Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (B), a flame radiation event that burns the forest of mass MSA to mass MSF occurs, and as shown in FIG. 9 (A), mass MSA to mass MSF are combined, and mass MSG and Become. At this time, the terrain attribute of the mass MSG is changed from the forest 430, which is the terrain attribute of the masses MSA to MSF, to the flat ground 410, and the image of the mass MSG is also changed from the forest to the flat ground. It should be noted that the player may be able to select the direction in which the tank 230 emits flame, that is, which cells are combined. Further, the range of the mass that is affected by the flame radiation event may be set by the status parameter.

  Subsequently, after the flame emission event, the player determines the action of the tank 230 to move, and moves the tank 230 forward by two squares to move to the mass MSG as shown in FIG. 9B. As a result, since the distance between the tank 230 and the character 320 is 5 squares, the character 320 is included in the attackable range of the tank 230, and the tank 230 can attack the character 320.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the unit action range (movement range, attack range, etc.) can be expanded by a mass combination event that combines a plurality of masses. In addition to being able to make a game, the chances of encountering the units of the enemy unit group are increased, and the game can be advanced efficiently. Further, since the attributes of the cells connected by the cell connection event are also changed, the movable range of the unit can be changed, and the game can be made more strategic. Further, since the image of the cells combined by the cell combining event is also changed according to the attribute of the combined cells, the player can easily understand the attributes of the combined cells.

  Note that the character 320 may be able to decompose the mass MSG into the mass MSA to the mass MSF by using an item (for example, a tree seedling) or magic as a special ability. At this time, the topographic attribute of the mass MSA to mass MSF before the mass combination is changed from the flat land 410 which is the topographic attribute of the mass MSG to the forest 430, and the image of the mass MSA to mass MSF is also changed from the flat ground to the forest. Also good. In this way, the game can be made more strategic.

  Next, a mass combining method using special abilities such as the character 210 will be described.

  In this embodiment, it is set so that the character 210, the character 220, the character 240, and the character 250 can be combined, and by combining the characters, a plurality of cells in which the combined characters are arranged are combined. .

  As shown in FIG. 10A, the player gathers the characters and determines any action of the gathered characters as a combination of special abilities. Then, a coalescing event for combining the characters occurs, and as shown in FIG. 10B, the characters merge and change to the character 260, and the cells MSH to MSK where the characters are arranged are combined. As a result, the mass MSL is obtained.

  It should be noted that the character 260, which is the combined character, performs an action with the combined four squares as an action unit. That is, when the player decides to move the action of the character 260, the character 260 is moved using the combined four squares as a movement unit. Similarly, when the player determines the action of the character 260 as an attack, the player is caused to attack using the combined four squares as an attack unit. For example, when the attackable range of the character 260 is 3, the unit (enclosure line 560) of the enemy unit group that is within 3 cells with the cell MSL (4 cells combined) on which the character 260 is placed as 1 cell. You can attack the enemy unit group in the area surrounded by. Therefore, the character 260 can attack the character 320.

  As described above, in this embodiment, a plurality of characters are combined and a plurality of cells where the combined characters are arranged are combined, and the combined cells are used as action units of the combined characters. The game can be rich, and the chances of encountering the units of the enemy unit group are increased, so that the game can be progressed more efficiently.

3-3. Unit Control Method for Enemy Unit Group A unit behavior control method for the enemy unit group in the simulation game of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of the status parameter of the character 320, and FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the action determination algorithm of the character 320. FIGS. 13 (A) to 13 (C). These are the figures for demonstrating an example of the action control method of the character 320. FIG.

  In this embodiment, when the player plays alone, the behavior of the unit of the own unit group is determined based on the operation information of the player, and the behavior of the unit of the enemy unit group is determined based on a predetermined algorithm. .

  Hereinafter, an example of the action control method for the units of the enemy unit group will be described using the character 320 as an example. The status parameters of the character 320 are as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, the weapon of the character 320 is a sword and a rifle, and the attackable range of the sword is set within one square from the square where the character 320 is arranged, and the attackable range of the rifle is It is set within 3 squares from the square where the character 320 is arranged. As shown in FIG. 11, the moving force of the character 320 is 2 and the terrain suitability with respect to the flat ground 410 is 0. Therefore, the character 320 can move up to 2 squares in the area of the flat ground 410. That is, the actionable range (the range obtained by adding the movable range and the attackable range) in the area of the flat area 410 of the character 320 is 5 squares. As shown in FIG. 11, the special ability of the enemy character 320 is a bomb, and when a bomb is used, an explosion event that connects four squares (a plurality of squares) occurs.

  In the action phase of the enemy unit group, when the order in which the character 320 is acted is reached, as shown in FIG. 12, first, the unit of the own unit group is within the actionable range obtained by adding the movable range of the character 320 and the attackable range. It is determined whether or not they are arranged (S100). In the example shown in FIG. 13A, since the character 320 and the character 210 are separated from each other by 6 squares, it is determined that the character 210 is not arranged within the actionable range of the character 320.

  When the unit of the own unit group is not arranged within the actionable range of the character 320 (N in step S100), when the explosion event is generated and the mass is combined, the unit of the own unit group is within the actionable range of the character 320. Is determined (step S102). In the example shown in FIG. 13A, when an explosion event occurs, the mass MSM to mass MSP shown in FIG. 13A are combined into the mass MSQ shown in FIG. The distance from the character 210 is 5 squares, and the character 210 is placed within the actionable range of the character 320.

  When the cells are combined and a unit of the own unit group is arranged within the actionable range of the character 320 (Y in step S102), first, the action of the character 320 is determined to be a bomb that is a special ability. Then, an explosion event occurs, and as shown in FIG. 13B, the masses MSM to MSP are combined into a mass MSL (step S104).

  Subsequently, after the explosion event, the action of the character 320 is determined to move, and as shown in FIG. 13C, the character 320 is advanced by 2 squares and moved to the mass MSR (step S106). As a result, since the distance between the character 320 and the character 210 is 3 cells, the character 210 is included in the attackable range of the character 320.

  Finally, the action of the character 320 is determined to be an attack, and the character 210 is attacked (step S108).

  If it is determined in step S100 that the unit of the own unit group is arranged within the actionable range of the character 320 (Y in step S100), the process proceeds to step S106 to move the character 320 and attack. (Step S106, Step S108).

  In step S102, if the unit of the own unit group is not arranged within the actionable range of the character 320 even if the cells are combined (N in step S102), the action of the character 320 may be passed. Alternatively, it may be moved randomly.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the units of the enemy unit group can attack the units of the own unit group by combining the cells, the unit of the enemy unit group generates the mass coupling event, and the unit unit group As a result, the unit of the enemy unit group strategically generates a mass coupling event, so that it is possible to improve the preference of the battle with the unit of the enemy unit group.

3-4. Network Battle Control Method The network battle method of the simulation game of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a schematic configuration diagram of a game system in a network battle.

  When the simulation game according to the present embodiment is played in a network battle, the server 20 receives operation information from the game apparatuses 10-1 and 10-2, performs various processes in the server 20, and displays the processing results as the game apparatus 10. -1, 10-2, and each game device generates a game image based on the processing result of the server 20.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, in the action phase of the player unit group of the game apparatus 10-1, the server 20 receives the operation information from the game apparatus 10-1, performs various processes in the server 20, and displays the processing results. The game device 10-1 generates a game image based on the processing result of the server 20.

  Then, when switching from the action phase of the unit group of the player of the game apparatus 10-1 to the action phase of the unit group of the player of the game apparatus 10-2, the game apparatus 10-2 indicates the current game situation from the server 20. Data (data at the stage when the action group of the player unit group of the game apparatus 10-1 is completed) is received, and the action phase of the player unit group of the game apparatus 10-2 is started.

  In the action phase of the unit group of the player of the game device 10-2, the server 20 receives the operation information from the game device 10-2, performs various processes in the server 20, and sends the processing results to the game device 10-2. The game apparatus 10-2 generates a game image based on the processing result of the server 20.

  Then, when switching from the action phase of the unit group of the player of the game apparatus 10-2 to the action phase of the unit group of the player of the game apparatus 10-1, the game apparatus 10-1 indicates the current game situation from the server 20. Data (data at the stage when the action phase of the unit group of the player of the game apparatus 10-2 is completed) is received, and the action phase of the unit group of the player of the game apparatus 10-1 is started.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the action phase of the opponent unit group is switched to the action phase of the own unit group, the game situation of the opponent is reflected in the own game device.

  The present invention is not limited to that described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. In addition, the configuration described in the above embodiment is merely an example, and even when an equivalent technique that achieves the same effect as the configuration of the above embodiment is employed, it can be included in the scope of the present invention.

  In addition, the processing of each unit (each unit) in the present embodiment may be realized entirely by hardware, or may be realized by a program stored in an information storage medium or a program distributed via a communication interface. May be. Alternatively, it may be realized by both hardware and a program. When the processing of each unit of this embodiment is realized by both hardware and a program, a program for causing the hardware (computer) to function as each unit of this embodiment is stored in the information storage medium. .

  Further, the present invention can be applied to various game devices such as a business game device, a home game device, a portable game device, a large attraction system in which a large number of players participate, a simulator, a multimedia terminal, and a mobile phone.

The figure which shows an example of the functional block diagram of the game device of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game image of a simulation game. The flowchart figure which shows an example of the flow of progress of the game of a simulation game. The figure for demonstrating an example of the status parameter of the character. 5A to 5C are diagrams for explaining an example of a movable range of the character 210. FIG. 6A and 6B are diagrams for explaining an example of the attackable range of the character 210. FIG. The figure for demonstrating an example of the status parameter of the tank 230. FIG. The figure for demonstrating an example of the mass joint method by the special effect of the tank 230. FIG. The figure for demonstrating an example of the mass joint method by the special effect of the tank 230. FIG. The figure for demonstrating an example of the mass joint method by special effect, such as the character 210. FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of the status parameter of the character 320. The flowchart figure which shows an example of the action determination algorithm of the character 320. FIG. FIG. 13A to FIG. 13C are diagrams for explaining an example of a behavior control method for the character 320. The figure which shows an example of the schematic block diagram of a game system in the case of performing a network battle.

Explanation of symbols

100 processing unit, 110 game progress control unit, 112 action determination unit,
114 event generation unit, 116 movement control unit, 118 attack control unit,
120 mass attribute change unit, 122 display control unit, 124 parameter update unit,
126 communication control unit, 140 drawing unit, 150 sound generation unit, 160 operation unit,
170 storage unit, 171 main storage unit, 172 mass attribute storage unit,
173 status parameter storage unit, 174 drawing buffer,
180 information storage medium, 190 display unit, 192 sound output unit, 194 communication unit

Claims (9)

This is a program for a game in which a unit of a unit unit and a unit of an enemy unit group are played against each other by using a square constituting the map as a unit of action unit.
An action determining unit for determining the action of the unit from an action group including at least movement, attack and the first special ability;
A movement control unit that performs control to move the unit within a movable range based on the action of the unit determined to be the movement;
Based on the action of the unit determined to be the attack, an attack control unit that controls the unit to attack within the attackable range;
Causing the computer to function as an event generating unit that generates a mass coupling event that couples a plurality of masses affected by the first special ability based on the unit action determined by the first special ability. A program characterized by In claim 1,
Each cell has an attribute that affects the movable range,
A program that further causes a computer to function as a mass attribute changing unit that changes an attribute of a mass joined by the mass joining event. In claim 1 or 2,
A program that further causes a computer to function as a display control unit that performs display control for changing an image of a cell combined by the cell combination event. In any one of Claims 1-3,
The event generator is
As the mass coupling event, a plurality of units are united and a uniting event that couples a plurality of units where the unit after the uniting is arranged is generated,
The movement control unit is
Using the united mass by the coalescing event as the unit of movement of the unit after coalescence, move the unit after the coalescence,
The attack control unit
A program for causing a unit after the uniting to attack, with the mass combined by the uniting event as an attack unit of the unit after the uniting. In any one of Claims 1-4,
The behavior group further includes a second special ability,
The event generator is
A program for generating a mass decomposition event for decomposing a mass combined by the mass combination event based on the action of a unit determined by the second special ability. In any one of Claims 1-5,
Each unit is set to be able to perform multiple actions in one action phase,
The action determining unit
In the action phase of the enemy unit group, at least the movement of the unit of the enemy unit group is moved on condition that the unit of the enemy unit group can attack the unit of the own unit group by joining masses. Determine the attack, and the first special ability;
The event generator is
Generating the mass binding event,
The movement control unit is
In the map after mass joining, move the units of the enemy unit group within the movable range,
The attack control unit
The program which performs attack control of the unit of the enemy unit group with respect to the unit of the self unit group arrange | positioned in the attack possible range in the map after mass coupling | bonding. In claim 6,
The action determining unit
In the action phase of the enemy unit group, a determination is made as to whether or not the unit of the own unit group is arranged within an actionable range obtained by adding the movable range of the unit of the enemy unit group and the attackable range. And performing a second determination process for determining whether or not a unit of the own unit group is arranged within the actionable range when cells are combined by the cell combination event,
In the first determination process, it is determined that the unit of the own unit group is not arranged in the actionable range, and the unit of the own unit group is arranged in the actionable range in the second determination process. A program characterized in that, when it is determined that the action has been made, the action of the unit of the enemy unit group is determined to be at least the movement, the attack, and the first special ability.   An information storage medium readable by a computer, wherein the program according to any one of claims 1 to 7 is stored. A game device for a game in which a square constituting a map is used as an action unit of a unit, and a unit battles between a unit of its own unit group and a unit of an enemy unit group,
An action determining unit for determining the action of the unit from an action group including at least movement, attack and the first special ability;
A movement control unit that performs control to move the unit within a movable range based on the action of the unit determined to be the movement;
Based on the action of the unit determined to be the attack, an attack control unit that controls the unit to attack within the attackable range;
An event generating unit that generates a mass coupling event that couples a plurality of masses affected by the first special ability based on the fact that the behavior of the unit is determined to be the first special ability. A game device.